The "it" bag

The “it” bag or better yet, the ‘it’shape is what best represents this seasons trends...

The “it”, is the bag that makes you dream or at leat the bag you wear with pride and enjoy it’s texture, the color and shape.

This season there so many shapes, sizes, forms, textures that sometimes it’s crazy because there is so much to choose from that it can get confusing... but in short the biggest trend this season is the ladylike vintage look, skin print, fur handbags.

One suggestion when apiring your handbags-  try to honor your day bags with your daywear... sometimes the day handbags can be taken into the evening, but if you had a choice, then I recommend to use your evening bags only for the evening.

Here are some of my favorite looks this season and also they can be found on Xtravagans Facebook page

1 Fendi striped calf-hair peek-a-boo

2 Jimmy Choo large suede bag 

3 Yves Saint Laurent large bowler bag 

4 Yves Saint Laurent metallic zip bowler bag 

5 Marc Jacobs brown structured leather tote 

6 Gucci suede tote 

Have a great week! 

The New Bohemian chic

I read somewhere “the new bohemian style” and it caught my eye… because what new can you have in a style that is always “in style, and trendy”? The new fabrics, the new vests, the new loose fit? So in the end is was just another way to “advertise” this fabulous look to those people that are not into this bohemian chic style.

What I love about this style is that it is very free spirit, confident, romantic and you don’t feel afraid to break conventional fashion norms…

1 Ralph Lauren asymmetric floral skirt this wonderful skirt is the essence of “boho loose fit chic” combine it with black, orange, green and brown tops. It is perfect for pear, triangle and hourglass shapes. 

2 Prada Peruvian knit dress yes, it is a dress but you can also wear this type of dresses like a top paired with a darker vest, a thin belt to give waist and leggings or short skirt with high boots. Go easy on the accessories…

3 Erdem printed silk-satin gown this spectacular gown is perfect for the confident relaxed style. Accessorize very little with small earrings, a cuff, and add an embellished thin belt to give shape and sparkle to your outfit.

4 D&G daisy bow blouse wonderful color palette perfect for fall! This type of shirts are very versatile because they can be worn with jeans like the image, we can pair it with a grey pencil skirt for work, and we can add a fur vest to add more bohemian style. 

5 Ralph Lauren floral print gown notice how the sheer gloves help give that romantic look… I’m not saying go for it, but if you want to add more “romantic” into your boho chic look, sheer and lace are your best allies. This dress is perfect for day and evening and it will fit best if you are inverted triangle. Keep in mind that smaller print flowers are best for this look and also for our shapes.

Remember that the New Bohemian look is all about “Oh this? Just threw it on!" 

I would like to take this opportunity and wish all the best to my client Natalie from Seattle, Washington that is marrying this weekend. We have worked very hard (and fun) these past few months to achieve all her dreams come true for her wedding. All the best to you this weekend!

If you wish to have a private consultation on event planning, or fashion consulting please don’t hesitate to contact me. It’s free of charge because I love it!

Ultimate Grey

Grey is the perfect color combination for this season…wear it with black, camel, red, blue, yellow and prints… Go further and look for that LGD (Little Grey Dress) is “the” outfit this season to achieve the ultimate grey chicness!

Grey is a wonderful choice for day and night and I recommend using darker shades of grey for those silhouettes that are more round and need some help to hide those areas we don’t feel as comfortable, and choose light grey for tops or coats… layer your colors.

1 Richard Nicoll maxi skirt Great simple look this long maxi skirt, combine it like the picture with red accessories; add a grey fur vest to camouflage other areas.  

2 Zac Posen corset dress Look for similar form fitting corset dresses - it is perfect for triangle, round, rectangle, hourglass silhouettes because it gives shape and structure to those areas you want to distract the view…

3 Sandro cape this cape is the perfect timeless grey cape to your closet.

4 Isabel Marrant wool coat ideal coat for fall and those grey days…

5 Donna Karan this draped dress is fabulous for any shape because it hides what it needs to be hidden, it shows the areas that need to be shown and is perfect for cocktails, evening or from day to night events paired with a coat to “work” better. Accessorize according to your face shape and try not to go for long necklaces, but do go for a cuff or few bracelets.  

Other grey looks can be found on Xtravagans Facebook page.

Have a great week!

Elegant Camel

Camel is one of my favorite colors and what a better way to start this week with a color that goes great with everything…

There are so many camel outfits and accessories right now that is impossible to name or show you all the pieces so I chose these four different looks to discuss besides your typical trench coat or coats that are very “in” at the moment.

1 Gianfranco Ferre camel leather sleeve dress this wonderful leather dress is perfect for inverted triangle silhouettes, diamond and  round (don’t be afraid of the tightness) accessorize it with a fur vest or crop jacket and nude shoes. 

2 Valentino's ruffle and rosette-embellished tan cotton-blend jacket this delicate ruffle leather jacket is just right for day and evening. It is a key piece that can be worn for any body shape and especially for those of us that want to distract the attention from certain areas…

3 Chloe tweed outfit this knit outfit is one of the biggest looks this season to achieve that 70’s flair.  Wear this look for day affairs and working and enhance the look by wearing a belt to give more waist, a V neck for inverted triangle and round silhouettes. The pants could be tricky and maybe not your type but that is the look...combine it with camel booties or stilettos in nude to elongate your legs. 

4 Maje leather top love this leather top that it goes great with a nude skirt, jeans, military look, or minimalist. Accessorize according to your face shape since the round collar is not always flattering to many of us…

If you wish to see more camel looks then I invite you to join Xtravagans Facebook fan page and browse the other camel looks.

For further consultation please Ask V

Have a great week

The 1950's glam

The 1950’s is one of my favorite fashion decades! Glamour was at its maximum level and for this season many designers are taking us back to the 50’s 60’s 70’s and 80’s but I wanted to focus our attention more to the 1950’s because it was a fascinating decade specially to those of us that were not even born then...

In the 50’s and even late 40’s the hourglass feminine silhouette was the biggest look. The ideal wife was portrayed in full skirts, frilly apron, and narrow waist on high stilettos. Working women were feminine but in a close-fit skirt suits which accentuated their curves. The jean was the big star of the 50’s when the Rock and Roll music began changing society as well.   

Here are the outfits I chose to represent the new vision of that 50’s style today.

1 Jason Wu silk leaf-print dress  this dress is perfect for women that want to be more “noticeable” with this print, it is also ideal for round & diamond shapes because the print design will help camouflage other areas.

 2 Giambattista Valli cropped wool-blend tweed jacket this jacket is a great addition to any wardrobe. It is elegant and is a good timeless piece. Wear it with your LBD; wear it down with legging and long white sleeve blouse if you prefer to hide some areas. Wear it with your LBD; wear it down with leggings and long white sleeve blouse and thin belt if you prefer to hide some areas.

3 Dior Bordeaux shift dress this is a great example for a modernized shift dress. Bordeaux is one of the biggest colors this season, and for this style of dresses it is best to have less accessories, and add a belt to give more waist if you are a rectangle and diamond body shape. 

4 Donna Karan draped stretch wool dress This draped dress is perfect for silhouettes that are round, triangle shapes because the draping on the top gives balance to the shoulders and waist. Match the accessories according to your face shape and your personal style.

5 Oscar de la Renta cashmere dress This emerald dress is wonderful for those glamorous fall luncheons or evening dinners. Is the ideal dress for body shapes like inverted triangle, and hourglass shapes because they enhance your neckline. Cowl-necks are quite tricky and if you have worn them before, and love what you see then this style of dress is perfect for you.

6 YSL wool-blend dress the perfect 50’s LBD, classic look then and now. Wear this style of dress with small subtle accessories and triangle, round, inverted, hourglass, rectangle diamond can Rock this look! Match it with red cardigan, cat-eye glasses, add a thin belt and wear it with flats or pumps, either way you will look very 50’s style.

7 Carven button back cashmere sweater I’m an open back lover and this sweater paired with this skirt is the 50’s almost 60’s chic look for today. Combine this look with a short scarf on your neck in polka-dots, red lips, and spiky chignon to modernize the look.

8 Isabel Marrant brocade baseball jacket I love this effortless “grease” look! This jacket is the proof that brocades can also be worn for the day and paired with jeans…Also wear over a LR(red)D, grey pantsuit, or white/ecru dress.

For further consultations Ask V

Happy week!

As a point of reference...

The 1950's glam

The 1950’s is one of my favorite fashion decades! Glamour was at its maximum level and for this season many designers are taking us back to the 50’s 60’s 70’s and 80’s but I wanted to focus our attention more to the 1950’s because it was a fascinating decade specially to those of us that were not even born then...

In the 50’s and even late 40’s the hourglass feminine silhouette was the biggest look. The ideal wife was portrayed in full skirts, frilly apron, and narrow waist on high stilettos. Working women were feminine but in a close-fit skirt suits which accentuated their curves. The jean was the big star of the 50’s when the Rock and Roll music began changing society as well.   

Here are the outfits I chose to represent the new vision of that 50’s style today.

1 Jason Wu silk leaf-print dress  this dress is perfect for women that want to be more “noticeable” with this print, it is also ideal for round & diamond shapes because the print design will help camouflage other areas.

 2 Giambattista Valli cropped wool-blend tweed jacket this jacket is a great addition to any wardrobe. It is elegant and is a good timeless piece. Wear it with your LBD; wear it down with legging and long white sleeve blouse if you prefer to hide some areas. Wear it with your LBD; wear it down with leggings and long white sleeve blouse and thin belt if you prefer to hide some areas.

3 Dior Bordeaux shift dress this is a great example for a modernized shift dress. Bordeaux is one of the biggest colors this season, and for this style of dresses it is best to have less accessories, and add a belt to give more waist if you are a rectangle and diamond body shape. 

4 Donna Karan draped stretch wool dress This draped dress is perfect for silhouettes that are round, triangle shapes because the draping on the top gives balance to the shoulders and waist. Match the accessories according to your face shape and your personal style.

5 Oscar de la Renta cashmere dress This emerald dress is wonderful for those glamorous fall luncheons or evening dinners. Is the ideal dress for body shapes like inverted triangle, and hourglass shapes because they enhance your neckline. Cowl-necks are quite tricky and if you have worn them before, and love what you see then this style of dress is perfect for you.

6 YSL wool-blend dress http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/78457 the perfect 50’s LBD, classic look then and now. Wear this style of dress with small subtle accessories and triangle, round, inverted, hourglass, rectangle diamond can Rock this look! Match it with red cardigan, cat-eye glasses, add a thin belt and wear it with flats or pumps, either way you will look very 50’s style.

7 Carven button back cashmere sweater I’m an open back lover and this sweater paired with this skirt is the 50’s almost 60’s chic look for today. Combine this look with a short scarf on your neck in polka-dots, red lips, and spiky chignon to modernize the look.

8 Isabel Marrant brocade baseball jacket I love this effortless “grease” look! This jacket is the proof that brocades can also be worn for the day and paired with jeans…Also wear over a LR(red)D, grey pantsuit, or white/ecru dress.

For further consultations Ask V

Happy week!

As a point of reference...